The Nurse Is Reviewing New Medication Orders for a Patient

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing new medication orders for a patient who has an epidural catheter for pain relief.One of the orders is for enoxaparin (Lovenox) ,a low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) .What is the nurse's priority action?

• A) Give the LMWH as ordered.
• B) Double-check the LMWH order with another nurse,and then administer as ordered.
• C) Stop the epidural pain medication,and then administer the LMWH.
• D) Contact the prescriber because the LMWH cannot be given if the patient has an epidural catheter.

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